Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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