Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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