Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology