Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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