Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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