Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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