Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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