Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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