Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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