Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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