Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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