Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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