Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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