Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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