Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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