Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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