Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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