Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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