Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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