Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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