Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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