Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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