Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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