Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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