Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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