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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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