Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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