Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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