Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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