Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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