Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important 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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