Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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