Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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