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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research