Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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