Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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