Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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