Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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