Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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