Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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