Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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