Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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