Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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