Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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