Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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