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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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