Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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