Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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