Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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