Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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