Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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