Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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