Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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