Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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