Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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