Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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