Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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