Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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