Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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