Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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