Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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