Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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