Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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