Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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