Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the 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 intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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