Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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