Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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