Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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