Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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