Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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