Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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