Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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