Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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