Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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