Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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