Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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