Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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