Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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