Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the 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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