Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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