Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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