Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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