Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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