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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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