Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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