Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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