Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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