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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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