Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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