Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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