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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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