Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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