Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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