Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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