Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews 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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