Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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