Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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