Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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