Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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