Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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