Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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