Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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