Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the 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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