Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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