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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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