Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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