Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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