Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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