Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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