Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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