Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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