Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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