Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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