Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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