Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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