Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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