Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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