Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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