Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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