Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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