Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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