Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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