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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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