Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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