Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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