Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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