Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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