Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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