Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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