Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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