Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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