Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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