Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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