Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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