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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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