Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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