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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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