Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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