Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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