Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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