Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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