Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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