Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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