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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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