Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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