Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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