Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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