Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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