Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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