Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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