Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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