Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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