Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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