Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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