Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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