Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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