Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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