Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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