Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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