Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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