Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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