Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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