Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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