Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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