Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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