Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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