Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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