Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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