Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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