Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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