Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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