Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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