Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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