Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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