Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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