Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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