Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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