Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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