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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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