Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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