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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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