Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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