Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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