Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details 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 topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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