Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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