Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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