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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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