Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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