Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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