Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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