Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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