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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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