Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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