Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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