Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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