Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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