Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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