Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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