Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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