Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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