Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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