Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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