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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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