Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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