Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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