Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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