Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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