Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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