Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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