Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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