Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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