Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education