Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education