Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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