Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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