Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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