Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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