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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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