Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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