Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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