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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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