Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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