Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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