Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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