Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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