Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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