Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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