Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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