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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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