Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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