Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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