Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge 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 reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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