Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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