Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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