Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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