Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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