Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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