Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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