Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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