Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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