Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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