Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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