Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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