Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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