Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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