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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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