Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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