Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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