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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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