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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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