Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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