Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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