Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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