Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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