Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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