Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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