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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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