Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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