Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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