Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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