Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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