Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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