Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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