Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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