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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources