Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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