Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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