Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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