Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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