Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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