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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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