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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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