Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education