Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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