Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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