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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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