Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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