Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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