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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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