Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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