Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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