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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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