Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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