Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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