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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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