Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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