Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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