Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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