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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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