Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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