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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines 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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