Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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