Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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