Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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