Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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