Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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