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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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