Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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