Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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