Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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