Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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