Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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