Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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