Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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