Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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