Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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