Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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