Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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