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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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