Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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