Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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