Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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