Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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