Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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