Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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