Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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