Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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