Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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