Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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