Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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