Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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