Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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