Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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