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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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