Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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