Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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