Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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