Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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