Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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