Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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