Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes 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. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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