Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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