Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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