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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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