Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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