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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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