Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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