Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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