Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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