Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different 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 participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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