Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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