Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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