Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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