Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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