Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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