Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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