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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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