Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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