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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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