Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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