Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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