Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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