Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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