Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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