Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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