Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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