Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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