Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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