Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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