Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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