Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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