Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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