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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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