Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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