Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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