Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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