Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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