Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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