Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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