Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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