Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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