Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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