Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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