Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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