Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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