Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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