Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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