Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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