Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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