Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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