Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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