Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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