Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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