Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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