Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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