Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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