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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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