Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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