Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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