Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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