Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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