Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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