Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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