Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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