Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic 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 thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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