Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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