Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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