Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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