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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like 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 procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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