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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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