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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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