Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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