Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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