Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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