Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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