Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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