Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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