Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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