Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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