Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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