Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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