Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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