Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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