Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Policy