Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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