Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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