Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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