Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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