Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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