Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores 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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