Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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