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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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