Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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