Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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