Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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