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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the interesting 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 stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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