Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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