Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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