Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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