Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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