Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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