Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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