Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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