Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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