Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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