Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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