Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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