Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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