Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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