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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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