Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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