Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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