Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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