Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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