Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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