Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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