Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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