Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend 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 educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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