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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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