Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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