Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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