Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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