Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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