Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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