Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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