Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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