Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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