Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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