Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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