Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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