Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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