Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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