Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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