Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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