Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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