Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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