Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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