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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major 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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