Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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