Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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