Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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