Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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