Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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