Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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