Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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