Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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