Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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