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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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