Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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