Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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