Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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