Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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