Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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