Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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