Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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