Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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