Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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