Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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