Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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