Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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