Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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