Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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