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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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