Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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