Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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