Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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