Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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