Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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