Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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