Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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