Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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