Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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