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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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