Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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