Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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