Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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