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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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