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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education