Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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