Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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