Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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