Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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